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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 219.13 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 219.13 and 135.67 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 219.13 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/219.13 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 219.13 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 29,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729.37/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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